1 Corinthians 14:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Corinthians 14:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Corinthians 14:12 is a verse from the book of 1 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church. of spi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Corinthians 14:12 — KJV
“Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church. of spiritual gifts: Gr. of spirits”
— 1 Corinthians 14:12 (KJV)
1 Corinthians 14:12 in Context — About the Book of 1 Corinthians
1 Corinthians is pastoral surgery on a gifted, divided, messy church — addressing factions, immorality, lawsuits, worship chaos, and doubts about resurrection. It contains the love chapter read at countless weddings and the Bible's fullest teaching on spiritual gifts and the resurrection body.
Cross-References for 1 Corinthians 14:12
“For I will cause Elam to be dismayed before their enemies, and before them that seek their life: and I will bring evil upon them, even my fierce anger, saith the LORD; and I will send the sword after them, till I have consumed them:”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 14:12: even, seek, may
“John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 14:12: even, church, spirits
“And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 14:12: even, church, spirits
“Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 14:12: even, seek, may
“Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 14:12: spiritual, gifts, may
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